Technology Coordinator

Job Level
Mid-level position
Job Category
Coordinator
Sector
  • Technology
  • Information Technology
Job Status
Full-Time
Areas of Responsibility
  • Instructional Technology
  • Support / Help desk

Mercy High School is seeking a tech-savvy candidate to serve as the school’s Technology Coordinator. The successful applicant will install, configure, deploy, troubleshoot, maintain, and integrate the various cross-platform computing elements – software, hardware, classroom technology, printers, audio-visual and communications equipment, and

more – throughout the Mercy campus and in our virtual classrooms. The successful candidate will also enthusiastically embrace the mission and values of Mercy, rooted in the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy. Candidates should have prior experience with young people in an academic or coaching setting. The successful candidate will be cognizant of the special role that all school personnel have in the spiritual and religious development of youth, will model critical inquiry and lifelong learning, and demonstrate integrity and fairness in all aspects of community life.

 

School Overview:

Since 1960, Mercy High School has prepared more than 8,000 Mercy Girls to become the Women of Mercy our world needs. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Mercy High School has a mission that calls for “an environment where young women form habits of lifelong inquiry, critical thinking and courageous action in a global society.” Indeed, a Mercy education is designed to promote intellectual curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Reflecting our mission, Mercy is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Middle Years Programme (for grades 9 and 10)—the only Catholic girls’ school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to offer this prestigious program. Rigorous academics, meaningful service opportunities, faith formation, robust fine arts programming, competitive athletics, and cherished traditions are all hallmarks of a Mercy education. It is an exciting time to join "Team Magic" and to help showcase our growing school!

 

 Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring the help desk and responding to requests for support

  • Maintaining and troubleshooting hardware such as computers, projectors, cameras, printers

  • Training faculty and students to utilize the technology resources

  • Collaborating with vendors to complete installations, service calls, and special projects

  • Supporting the Women in Technology program by coordinating guest speakers, field trips, and other learning opportunities for students

  • Curating engineering-focused learning opportunities for students

  • Engaging in the life of the school, attending meetings, and supporting the leadership team.

 

Qualifications:

  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve service issues in a timely and systematic manner using industry-standard best practices

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while working independently

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical people

  • Comfortably work with robotics kits, 3D printing, and other resources for engineering education; able to teach others how to safely use these tools and supervise/support student use.

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends

  • Subject to a fingerprint criminal background check prior to employment 

  • Subject to a MSDE Employment History Review screening for Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct.